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L-R: Michael Franti & Spearhead, Grace Cummings, Marlon Williams

With mid-year looming—and cities like Melbourne shivering through their coldest day in five years—a beach-side music festival to look forward to this summer? It’s the perfect escape right now.

Imagine yourself at Queenscliff Music Festival on the Bellarine Peninsula from November 22nd to 24th, surrounded by stunning views of Queenscliff Harbour, golden beaches, and scenic cliff walks.

This year’s lineup is a stellar mix of Aussie legends and global stars. Iconic headliner Michael Franti & Spearhead will give an exclusive Victorian performance, alongside New Zealand’s Marlon Williams Marlon Williams and local favourites like Xavier Rudd, Kasey Chambers, and rising star Grace Cummings. 

Queenscliff Music Festival: The Unique Experience

Now in its impressive 26th year, this festival spans rock, indie, folk, blues, and country—truly something for every music lover.

In the past, top international acts like Aloe Blacc, Boy & Bear, and The Teskey Brothers have graced its stages. This year, anticipate electrifying performances from Bob Log III, The Bures Band, Cash Savage & The Last Drinks, Fools, Jack Botts, The Meltdown, Queenie, Rob Edwards, and The Stamps.

Let’s highlight a few headliners you won’t want to miss:

Michael Franti & Spearhead

Michael Franti is a celebrated musician, activist, and filmmaker known for his lively stage presence and uplifting music.

He’s scored three Billboard No. 1 hits with songs like “Sound of Sunshine”, “Say Hey (I Love You)”, and “I Got You”, alongside six Top 30 Hot AC singles and three Billboard Top 5 Rock Albums.

With his band Spearhead, their latest album, Follow Your Heart, debuted at No. 2 on the iTunes Pop Chart in June 2022. Their upbeat and inclusive album, Big Big Love, reflects Franti’s unwavering optimism.

Marlon Williams

New Zealand singer-songwriter Marlon Williams needs little introduction, having won Best Solo Artist at this year’s Aotearoa Music Awards.

Currently bringing his acclaimed solo show to Australian audiences, Williams is touring with his third solo album, My Boy. The highly-anticipated follow-up to 2018’s Make Way for Love reached number eight on the ARIA Albums Chart and topped the charts in New Zealand.

Grace Cummings

Grace Cummings‘ third album, RAMONA, recorded with Jonathan Wilson (Father John Misty, Angel Olsen) at his Topanga Canyon studio, is a masterwork of emotion and theatricality. Released on April 5th, it received overwhelming critical acclaim, growing her international fanbase.

With upcoming appearances on Stephen Colbert’s ‘Show Me The Music’ and KEXP Live, Grace is set for extensive tours across the US, UK, and Europe. She’ll return to Australia in winter to warm hearts with RAMONA, live.

What Else to Expect at Queenscliff Music Festival 2024 

In a year where supporting local events matters more than ever, Queenscliff stands out for its scenic setting and relaxed vibes for all ages.

Picture this: kids having a blast with activities and live favourites like The Wiggles Sound System, while adults unwind with cocktails on the lawns, enjoying epic sunsets over the main stages.

Best part? It’s a quick 90-minute drive from Melbourne, making it the ultimate music-filled getaway without the interstate travel cost. Whether you stay the whole weekend or opt for a laid-back day trip, there are glamping and camping options onsite.

Early bird tickets are still up for grabs for a couple more weeks, offering savings that are hard to resist. And if you prefer spreading out payments, they’ve got you covered with Zip Pay. Mark your calendars because single day tickets go on sale Tuesday, July 2nd, also marking the end of the early bird pricing.

Don’t miss out—secure your spot now and get ready for an unforgettable weekend by the beach! 

For more info and tickets, visit Qmf.net.au

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Secondhand Dreamcar is Edmonton’s newest contribution to the ongoing soul and funk revival that’s taking off across Canada. The band is a 9 piece supergroup of sorts, composed of some of Edmonton’s finest sidemen and fronted by singer Dana Wylie, already known for her country and folk songwriting prowess (and fresh off of a great LP of country duets with Cups N Cakes favourite Sammy Volkov). We’re pleased to premiere the very first song from the band, “Eight of Spades”, the lead single from their debut album Answer the Call, coming this October.

The song was captured live off the floor at Riverdale Recorders by the band’s bassist Harry Gregg, and has all the energy you’d expect from nine of Edmonton’s best players jamming out in the room together. Gregg’s bass playing strikes a perfect balance between being melodically interesting and structurally sound, while drummer Jamie Cooper holds things down with an irresistibly tasteful groove. The real star of the show, though, is Wylie; she sounds like she was born to sing these kinds of tunes, and the all-star band understands exactly how flashy they can be without distracting from Wylie’s stunner of a performance, while still rewarding those of us who want to listen for the ear candy (of which there is plenty).

You can catch the band at the historic Edmonton music venue Blues On Whyte this Friday, June 21st, to celebrate the release of the new single. Keep an eye out for more singles from the band as they prepare for the release of Answer the Call on October 11th, 2024.

Discover the magic behind some of the most iconic remixes of all time, where talented DJs and producers have taken original tracks and transformed them into unforgettable anthems. Remixes have the power to transform a song, bringing new life and energy, often eclipsing the original in popularity and influence. Here, we explore some of the …

The most iconic remixes of all time

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Zsela has been riding a unique wave for the past few years, unspooling immaculately crafted, heart-on-sleeve R&B that drips with feeling. With the arrival of her long-awaited debut album, Big For You, out now via Mexican Summer, she’s doubling down on all of the experimental charm that makes her music so magnetic. “At the heart, it touches on the causal versus intentional dance we play between being ‘full of you’ and ‘full for you’ — the complexity and magnitude of the space we take and fill up for love,” Zsela says of the title. Floating between grandness and vulnerability throughout its 10 tracks, Zsela notes that it was essential for her to “stay open” during the album’s creation, digging for a deeper truth of what the songs needed to be. With the help of producers Daniel Aged (Frank Ocean, Kelela) and Gabe Wax (The War On Drugs, Soccer Mommy), it’s clear that she found it. 

Read more: 24 of the most exciting rising artists to watch in 2024

In the aftermath of its release, Zsela waded through a handful of influences that shaped her heavenly new album.

Prince – “Love… Thy Will Be Done”

I don’t know how I was so late to this song, but it arrived just on time. If you don’t know it, I’m excited for you. Play it very loud and pass it on.

Kate Bush – “Houdini”

My queen of dynamics and drama. This song is theater. Every time the beat hits, it’s like you earned it. I could live at 0:44.

Cass Elliot – “Didn’t Want To Have To Do It (Ver. 1)”

This song is like home. I’ve been rinsing “Ver. 1” over the past few years and did not know “Ver. 2” existed. It has a whole second life now. This song has gotten me through a lot of grief and deep catharsis every time.

Mary Margaret O’Hara – “Body’s In Trouble”

Forever a Miss America fan.

Luther Vandross – “A House Is Not A Home” (Live at the NAACP Awards, 1988) 

This song was our light in the studio, and it was our homework to learn every word — for our health. This performance lives rent-free in my brain. Good morning, good evening, good afternoon, hello, bye-bye baby.

The Clark Sisters – “Center of Thy Will”

Thank God for the Clark Sisters and their harmonies. I turned to this song so many times making this album to ground me. They bring the sunshine.

Mark Hollis – “A Life (1895-1915)”

This is one of my favorite songs in the world.

Niki & the Dove – “So Much It Hurts”

Can someone tell them to play in the States soon? I really must go.

Bruce Springsteen – “Racing In The Street”

Two things I like: ballads and The Boss.

Jacobs Vocal Academy – “Vocal Warm Up Exercise #1 – Lip Roll”

I would like to thank the Academy for keeping me warmed up for years. 

Release: My Reflection by Eli & Fur

A stunning Electro release by: Eli & Fur

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Eli & Fur – Golden Eyes and Tears

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Tomorrowland will invite a roster of young DJs to showcase their skills at Tomorrowland Belgium next month in collaboration with the Tomorrowland Academy.

Seven DJs ranging from 9 to 17 years old will have the opportunity to perform on several of Tomorrowland’s 16 total stages, including Atmosphere, Rise, House of Fortune and the Rose Garden. Performances will be split across both weekends of the festival, July 19-21 and July 26-28.

The youngest talents on the bill include 9-year-old drum & bass selector DJ Archie, who became the youngest-ever performer at Glastonbury last year, and 14-year-old progressive house performer DJ Daan, who will return to play Tomorrowland for a second consecutive year after opening the festival’s Rise stage alongside Dimitri Vegas in 2023.

Check out the full list of invitees below.

Launched in 2022, the Tomorrowland Academy, the festival’s DJ and music production school for kids, teens and adults alike, comprises two locations in Antwerp and Hasselt, Belgium. These flagship schools organize educational bootcamps throughout the year and on-site at the festival in an effort to inspire young and rising talents to produce, release, and perform music.

Earlier this year, Tomorrowland also launched the Online Tomorrowland DJ & Producing Academy, offering subscription-based online courses, masterclasses, Q&A’s live feedback, DJ competitions, and more.

In the build-up to Tomorrowland Belgium 2024, the Tomorrowland Academy will host a “Start to DJ Kids Camp” from July 8-12, giving kids and teenagers aged 8 to 16 professional mentorship in week-long workshops at Boom, Belgium’s Den Oven events space, located just 200 meters from the festival site at De Shorre Park.

After the bootcamp, the participating kids and teenagers will have the unique chance to perform at Tomorrowland’s Neighborhood Part on July 24.

Tomorrowland Belgium will return to Boom’s De Schorre Park this July 19-21 and July 26-28, with Armin van Buuren, Swedish House Mafia, Amelie Lens, Tale Of Us, Alok, Dom Dolla, John Summit, David Guetta, Tiësto, Afrojack, Vintage Culture and hundreds more.

Featured image from Tomorrowland.

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Lesibu Grand (pronounced Le-SEE-boo), has announced their hotly anticipated debut album Triggered due out August 16 via Kill Rock Stars. Using modern sounds of celestial pop, punk, and surf rock, each song of the new collection is a poignant reflection of the myriad challenges and triumphs that shape our lives. New wave punk lead single ‘Anarchy,’ arriving alongside a vibrant Jetsons-themed official video, serves as a going-against-the-grain anthem strapped with socio-political commentary on workers’ rights rebellion.

With Triggered, Lesibu Grand offers a melodic remedy for the soul, delving into the raw emotions and visceral reactions that define the human experience. Over the course of three years, the Atlanta-based band, comprised of vocalist Tyler-Simone Molton, bassist John Renaud, guitarist Brian Turner, drummer Lee Wiggins, and keyboardist Warren Ullom, meticulously sculpted an album that encapsulates the essence of our tumultuous society, weaving together threads of personal introspection and societal commentary.

Triggered:

Scary Mary

Hot Glue Gun

Ordinary Girl

Anarchy

Bad Romance

Not Sweet Enough (String Version feat. The Punk Cellist)

I’m Not Sorry

Oh Erica…

Heartbreak Blue

Emotional Disguise

Pull the Trigger

Jennifer, My Girl

We Fuckin’ Suck

Not Sweet Enough

Friends With My Friends

Party, Party, Party People

Photo credit: Nathan DuCongé

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